Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
The Van
In or near Walton.
The Van — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 466 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dolau · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Van is a named summit in wales-mid, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 466 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Van is a mountain located in Mid Wales. It is noted for its scenic views and natural landscape, forming part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2207, -3.2272
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- New Radnor
- Postcode
- LD8 2TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Nearest railway station
- Dolau — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106710408 (CC0)
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Cefn Perfa
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Bryn-y-maen
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Rhiwau Mound, New Radnor
Literary houses · 1.8 km
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Forests & woodlands · 1.9 km
Mynd
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Llanfihangel-nant-Melan
Villages · 1.9 km
Guanceste
Literary houses · 2.0 km
Nyth-grug
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
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Where to eat & stay near The Van
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Van?
- The Van is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2TP), in the parish of New Radnor.
- What is The Van?
- The Van — a mountain in wales-mid, United Kingdom, 466 m.
- How do I get to The Van?
- The nearest railway station is Dolau, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2TP.
- Is The Van a protected site?
- Yes — The Van is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Van free to visit?
- Yes, The Van is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Van?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2TP. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.